Autonomous Departments

BOSS

Functions of the Autonomous Procurement Department include:

• Ensure compliance with the legislation on procurement matters;
• Develop, execute, and keep the procurement plan for each fiscal year up to date;
• Coordinate the process of developing Technical Specifications and/or Terms of Reference;
• Support and guide the other organic units of the INS in the elaboration of the terms of reference.;
• Prepare the tender documents;
• To plan, manage, and execute the hiring processes;
• Receive and process complaints and appeals filed, and ensure compliance with procurement procedures.;
• Ensure the preparation, management, and execution of contracts up to the acceptance of works, goods, or services.;
• Provide assistance to the Jury and ensure compliance with all relevant procedures;
• Submit the hiring documentation to the Administrative Court;
• Provide the necessary cooperation to control bodies and audits;
• Ensure proper safekeeping of documents for each contract;
• Forward the necessary data and information to the Functional Unit for Procurement Supervision for the creation, maintenance, and updating of statistical studies on public procurement.;
• Maintain adequate information on contract compliance and the Contractor's performance, and inform the Functional Unit for Procurement Supervision of any relevant matters;
• Be responsible for the maintenance and updating of the Cadastro Único, in accordance with instructions;
• Propose to the Functional Unit for Procurement Supervision the inclusion in the Register of persons or entities barred from contracting with the State.;
• Perform other activities that are superiorly determined for you under the terms of the INS Organic Statute and other applicable legislation.